Season 7Episode 17April 17, 1982

Johnny Cash

HostMusic: Elton John

Segments

The Train of LifeJohnny Cash, Marty Stuart, Robin Duke, Tim KazurinskyCold open—

Talent EntranceJohnny CashOther—

The HoneyrooneysChristine Ebersole, Eddie Murphy, Joe Piscopo, Mel BrandtSketch—

"Empty Garden"Elton JohnMusical performance—

Last RequestJohnny Cash, Tim Kazurinsky, Eddie Murphy, Joe PiscopoSketch—

Next WeekEddie MurphyOther—

SNL NewsbreakBrian Doyle-Murray, Christine Ebersole, Mary Gross, Akira YoshimuraWeekend UpdateYouTube

IntroMary GrossOther—

Hail To The ChiefChristine Ebersole, Mary Gross, Tim Kazurinsky, Joe PiscopoSketch—

"Dandruff"Johnny Cash, Robin Duke, Christine EbersoleCommercial parodyYouTube

IntroJohnny CashOther—

"Ball & Chain"Elton JohnMusical performance—

Train PoetJohnny Cash, Tony Rosato, Brian Doyle-Murray, Lee MaymanSketchYouTube

Black TalkEddie Murphy, Mel Brandt, Clint SmithSketch—

Reach OutFrederick KoehlerCommercial parody—

"Sunday Morning Coming Down"Johnny Cash, Marty StuartMusical performance—